"Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Mathematics and Statistics"

Department Summary

The department of Mathematics and Statistics at SJSU has 4 undergraduate programs and 3 graduate programs. In addition, we also train students who are pursuing a single subject credential in Mathematics.

Brief Description of Duties

• We invite applications for a pool of part-time lecturers, should an opening arise, to teach undergraduate courses in mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the Department. The pool will remain in place for two calendar years; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must reapply.
• We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can use a variety of high impact pedagogical approaches and who have very strong mathematical backgrounds and abilities. Excellence in teaching is expected as well as good oral and written communication skills. Positions start at the beginning of a semester and appointments may be renewed based on department need, funding, and performance.
• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity–including age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation–through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Required Qualifications

• An MS or MA in mathematics (or applied mathematics or statistics) is required.
• Experience teaching college math courses.
• Evidence of good oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to student learning and team performance are required.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics.
• Ability to teach upper division and graduate mathematics courses.

Compensation

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21-2.

Anticipated starting salary:

• L-A / Range 2 - $5507 - $5959
• L-B / Range 3 - $6221 - $7481
• L-C / Range 4 - $6825 - $9431
• L-D / Range 5 - $8593 - $10347

Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate of full-time AY faculty--part-time rates are prorated. There are 6 monthly payments per semester (full-time AY annual salary = rate x 12). See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, courses you are qualified to teach

This is a continuing open position. We review applications on a rolling basis as teaching positions become available.